Grades 6–8 (Kit)
What’s the impact of what’s on your plate? This hands-on kit helps students explore the environmental footprint of food by analyzing each step in the farm-to-fork journey. From production to packaging, students evaluate factors that affect sustainability and consider real-world solutions for a healthy planet.
Kit Contents
- 3 sheets of printed stickers
- 144 wood coins
- 1 set of Environmental Footprint by Food Group cards
- Flowchart Sample Pack (includes one of each food system flowchart)
- Environmental Footprint of Food Poster
Classroom Connection
This kit supports Activity 2: Identifying Environmental Impact From Farm-to-Fork in the lesson plan The Environmental Cost of Food. The full lesson includes background information, detailed instructions, and additional activities to deepen student understanding.
Additional Resources
More teaching tools and free resources are available on the National Agricultural Literacy Curriculum Matrix.
